Funny, quite moving at times, illustrations were great and the tips for dealing with anxiety very helpful. Great cover too. Will have shelf appeal.

Andrew is in the seventh grade and it's photo day - he has a new shirt and everything. This photo has to be better than last year's in which, according to his mum, he looked like he'd been "kidnapped or raised by wolves."

Andrew has significant issues with anxiety and one of his greatest fears is that he'll have a panic attack in front of everyone at school. He has lots of things he has to do (mostly tapping things in fives) to make sure everyone and everything is OK.

The pressure is on with photo day, not helped by worrying about his grandmother, G, who has Alzheimer's, and Andrew feels the heat rising closer and closer to an explosion.

I really enjoyed this book. It did take me a little while to get really into it but it was well worth the effort. I also really appreciated the tips for managing anxiety and think that these will be really helpful for the children/young people reading this book.

A brilliant insight into anxiety, pitch-perfect for Middle-Grade readers. The protagonist is funny, relatable, and engaging, and although the plot initially seems silly, the episodes all tie together into a deeply moving finale. The cartoons add a touch of whimsy.

Andrew, who has OCD, has a terrible day at school and home.
His granny has Alzheimer's and his mum is starting a new job, both of which cause complications and Andrew's pop kernel to pop.
The depiction of OCD and the school environment are authentic.
It is hilarious in parts. My child is slightly younger than the right target audience. He gave this book a 4.5 stars.

This was great, funny but also heartfelt and important. I liked the mix of humour and "anxiety files" that really show the reality of anxiety and tips on how to cope